49ers Start Mac Jones for Sixth Straight Game vs. Rams

The San Francisco 49ers will start quarterback Mac Jones for the sixth consecutive game when they host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Brock Purdy, the team's regular starter, remains sidelined by a turf toe injury and is listed as questionable, though he could dress as the backup after showing progress in practice this week.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the decision after Friday's practice, noting that Purdy has been limited for several weeks but is further along in his recovery than last week. The injury first occurred in Week 1 during a victory over the Seattle Seahawks, forcing Purdy to miss two games before he returned for a Week 4 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he aggravated it and has sat out the seven games since. This marks the first season in Purdy's career where injuries have significantly limited his play; over his previous two years, he missed only three games combined. Shanahan said he plans to discuss Purdy's status with him on Saturday to determine if he will be active.

Jones, who signed with the 49ers in the offseason as Purdy's backup, has stepped in effectively during the absences. In seven...